Space landscape pencil drawing easy

The cosmic landscape is a model of the starry sky, distant galaxies and planets, which are associated with many mysterious stories and myths. This theme in art always arouses special interest.

When drawing in this direction, every detail is important: composition, perspective, lighting. Particular attention should be paid to the elements. Such work requires persistence and imagination.

Necessary materials and tools

By choosing high-quality materials and tools, creating optimal conditions for pencil drawing, you can achieve high-quality final results.

Tools and materials	Brief description
Paper	The smooth surface is suitable for fine lines and detailed drawings, while the grainy surface is suitable for textured effects and soft contours. You can use A4, A3 or specialized paper for watercolor, pastel or charcoal.
Pencils	Soft pencils are convenient for making broad strokes and shading lines, while harder ones help to draw fine details more clearly. For different purposes, pencils can differ in the thickness of the lead and the degree of gloss. Special types of pencils contain a special pigment that gives the effect of colored pencils and crayons. There are mechanical pencils that are distinguished by the durability of the lead.
Erasers	To erase lines and correct mistakes, artists use erasers. There are many types of them, which differ in density, shape and degree of hardness. Some are designed only for erasing soft pencils, while others are suitable for working with graphite pencils of any hardness.
Klyachki	Kneaded pencils are soft materials that can be used to blend graphite, apply it in a thick layer, and create smooth transitions of tones.
Stencils	With their help, you can easily and quickly create repeating patterns or details on the image. Stencils are used to create original design solutions. They can be made of various materials, such as paper, plastic or metal.
Rulers, compasses	These tools help draw straight lines. Rulers can be simple measuring tools or more complex ones, especially designed for artists. Compasses are used to draw circles and circumferences accurately.
Sharpeners	Needed for sharpening pencils. Thanks to the sharpener, they become sharp and ready for work. There are different types of sharpeners, such as mechanical or with a rotating blade.

In your work you may need a stand for pencils and papers, cups for water and brushes if you plan to use a wash.

Master classes

Looking at photographs taken in space or virtual tours, you can see beautiful nebulae and distant constellations. Star clusters, spiral galaxies and bright luminaries look especially fascinating.

Interesting facts that can help when drawing space landscapes:

• The space between the stars is filled with gas and dust. It is not empty.
• Astronomers distinguish several main types of galaxies, and these are not only classic spiral ones, but also elliptical, irregular ones. There are also lenticular ones.

• If it were possible to look at the Milky Way from a very large distance, one would see that it resembles a huge cluster of stars located along the plane of our Galaxy.
• The Sun is not the brightest star: Sirius leads the list. However, it is the one that illuminates the Earth and supports life on it.

When working, it is necessary to take into account the basic principles and techniques of depicting a space landscape with pencils, which will help to create a unique and detailed drawing.

Spaceship on an asteroid with comets and satellites in the background

It is best to depict a space landscape in a drawing by first making several preliminary sketches. It is important to choose the appropriate scale so that all the elements fit harmoniously together.

Step by step:

1. Start with a sketch of the general composition: the location of the spaceship on the surface of the asteroid, the main elements of the landscape - craters, mountains, etc. This stage will help determine the general style of the drawing.
2. To create a spaceship, follow these steps:

• Draw a spaceship that consists of 2 disks of different diameters, connected by thin lines.
• Place round or oval windows around the entire circumference of the spaceship. They will help emphasize its shape and add functionality.
• Draw a thin antenna that will be located at the top of the ship. It can be vertical or slightly inclined.
• Draw 2 "legs" on the bottom of the spaceship that will hold it on the surface of the asteroid. Additional supports can be added to provide stability.
• Work out the details: draw the seams and connections between the parts.

3. To process the surface of an asteroid, follow these steps:

• Use a horizontal line to outline the surface of the asteroid. This will help determine its size and shape.
• Place several craters of different sizes on the surface of the asteroid.
• Draw a small mountain on one of the edges of the asteroid. It can be conical or more complex in configuration. The mountain should not be too big or small relative to the asteroid and other elements of the composition.

4. To depict and detail comets, it is necessary:

• Draw the details of 2 comets, using a round shape for the main part and an elongated one for the tail. Pay attention to the detailing of each of them.
• Detailed clouds of gas and dust can be added to comets to highlight their motion and size.
• Consider perspective - comets should be positioned in accordance with their distance from the viewer.

5. Draw satellites using the following steps:

• Place the satellites around the asteroid in such a way that the composition looks harmonious and balanced.
• Draw craters of varying sizes on the satellites. Large depressions will create the impression of deep depressions, while small ones can look like small pits.
• You can add details to the satellites, such as relief folds on the surface or ice formations.

6. You can color the picture.

ISS against the background of the Earth

A space landscape in a drawing can be created using a master class that provides general recommendations for creating a work of art.

By following them, you can create an original and expressive drawing:

• Create a sketch that will serve as the basis for the future composition. Identify the main elements of the drawing: the ISS, the Earth, the oceans and continents. Pay attention to the proportions and arrangement of the elements relative to each other.

For the sketch, you can use simple geometric shapes or lines.

• The ISS should be presented as a simple outline or a more detailed image with recognizable details. Consider the perspective and location of the station relative to the Earth.
• Go to the Earth image. You can use traditional colors to represent oceans and continents.
• Add stars of different sizes around the Earth and the ISS. They can be represented as circles or other shapes that will reflect their size and brightness.

The different diameters of the stars will create the effect of space depth. This will create the impression of space and distance between objects in the picture.

• You can color the drawing. It is recommended to use light tones for the background and dark tones to highlight the main elements. You can use gradients and shadows to convey volume and texture.

Adviсe:

• It is important to remember about composition and perspective. They will help to create a harmonious and balanced image.
• Adding small details, such as spacecraft trails, can make a drawing more interesting and realistic.
• To give your drawing volume and depth, use different levels of saturation and brightness for different objects.

Starry sky with huge Jupiter

The cosmic landscape in the picture can be imagined as an image of the starry sky with a huge Jupiter.

Using the following step-by-step master class:

• Make a general sketch of the image. This can be a simple outline of the figures or a general outline of the main objects, such as Jupiter.
• Draw a horizon line to help you understand the location of objects relative to the ground. It can be straight or curved, depending on the desired effect. It should pass slightly above the middle of Jupiter.
• Create Jupiter using a pencil. It is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, so it should be clearly visible. Sketch a large ball.
• Jupiter has several thin rings that give it a unique look. You can draw them around the globe using a darker shade.
• To add depth to the image, add the surface of the satellite. It will show relief elements, which will create a sense of perspective.
• Add mountains and rocks. Mountains can have sharp peaks, and rocks can have jagged edges.

• Depict the stars as dots or small circles. They should be unevenly distributed across the sky to create the illusion of infinity in space.
• To add realism, shade the image with shades of black and gray. Use black to emphasize shadows and contrasts, and use gray to create smooth transitions and smooth out details.
• To achieve the effect of volume and depth, add shadows to objects. They will give the drawing more realism and make it look more like a real starry sky.

Milky Way

The cosmic landscape in the picture can be imagined in the spiral of the Milky Way.

The master class allows you to create an image that reflects its beauty and mystery:

1. Create a sketch using the following steps:

• Select the background color on which the image will be located. It can be black or dark blue.
• Draw a horizon line at the top of the paper. It should be located diagonally from one corner of the sheet to the other. The line will represent the boundary between the sky and the earth.
• Determine the location of the Milky Way. Place it along the horizon line. You can choose any position.
• Add the basic outline of the Milky Way. Don't try to make the image too detailed. This is just a sketch that will serve as a basis for the next steps.

2. You can depict a spiral by focusing on the following stages:

• Start with a spiral that will represent the base of the Milky Way. It can start from any point on the image. It is best to place it on the border of the sky and the earth. You can create the effect of a three-dimensional image. It is recommended to use a ruler or compass.

• Draw several points along the horizon line and connect them with smooth lines.
• You can draw a spiral with a pencil without lifting it from the paper to create smooth transitions.
• Remove any extra lines that may interfere with further work.

3. Draw the stars by following the steps below:

• Using a soft pencil, add stars around the spiral. They should be located at different levels and have different sizes. This way you can create the illusion of volume and depth of space.
• To add realism to the image, use different sizes of stars. Large ones will be closer to the horizon line, and small ones - further. Some stars can be brighter in color, which will create a glowing effect.

• Avoid straight lines and sharp angles when creating stars. It is better to use smooth and rounded shapes to give the image a natural look.

4. Coloring with watercolor or pastel pencils includes the following steps:

• To achieve smooth transitions between colors, apply one layer of color on top of another, carefully blending the boundaries between them.
• The colors should be chosen in such a way as to create a harmonious combination. You can use light and dark shades, as well as various halftones, to give the drawing depth and realism.
• Pay attention to details and elements such as stars, spirals and their interaction with each other. Creating accents in certain areas will help to emphasize the beauty and complexity of the composition.

Unknown planets against the backdrop of a nebula

This tutorial provides a basic foundation for creating a drawing with 2 planets and a nebula.

You can add additional details and features to make the image unique and different:

• Make a sketch of the future drawing. Determine the main elements: 2 planets located at different distances from the observer, and a nebula that will serve as a background for the planets.

Use simple geometric shapes or lines to indicate the locations of planets and nebulae.

• Draw from the largest planet. It will be closest to the viewer and therefore should be the largest. It has a circular shape.
• The second planet is further away, so its size should be smaller. Its shape is round. Both planets are symmetrical relative to each other. This will give the drawing a sense of depth and space.
• Place stars between the 2 planets. They should have the shape of small circles. The number of stars may vary depending on the size of the paper. To give them volume, you can slightly shade their edges.

• Colour the near planet with pastel or watercolour pencils. Using shades of green, blue, light blue and azure, create a striped surface effect. The stripes can be either horizontal or vertical.

It is important to follow the smooth transitions of shades. Do not paint the entire surface with one color.

• Color the second planet. You can use shades of burgundy, pink and purple. Repeat the process of creating a striped pattern.
• The nebula surrounding the planets should be colorful and rich. For coloring, you can use different shades of black, blue, purple, beige, azure and burgundy.

Other colors can be used to create the impression of volume and depth of space. Paint softly, creating smooth transitions between shades to avoid sharp boundaries.

Tips for Beginners

When drawing beautiful space landscapes with pencils, there are several important steps to follow.

Recommendations that may be useful for beginning artists:

Stages	Comments and recommendations
Composition of the drawing	Choose where the main object will be located, for example, a star or a planet. You can use references to find inspiring details for work.
Perspective	Use the rules of perspective to create a sense of depth and space. Start with the main horizon lines and vertical lines that will determine the location of objects.
Elements and Basic Objects	You can draw asteroids, meteorites, space debris or ships of other civilizations. Such details make the landscape more realistic and interesting. The star can be drawn in bright yellow shades with a glowing yellow or white halo. Planets are depicted as dark circles with light highlights, which can be a kind of markers for future continents. Dense shades will give the planet volume.
Details	The goal of a space landscape is to convey the atmosphere and scale of space, not to create a sketched photograph of a specific area of ​​space. Therefore, it is important to preserve space for the viewer's gaze, to make the drawing harmonious. To do this, you can lighten the background to highlight the central objects.
Working on the background of the drawing	Space landscapes usually include abstract lines, nebulae and light effects to convey the atmosphere of deep space. To work out the background elements, you can use soft pencils of varying degrees of softness, combine pencil with soft graphic materials such as pastel or charcoal.
Lighting	Space landscapes often have a bright light source and contrasting shadows. It is necessary to think about where the light source will be located, which objects will be close and which ones will be far away. This will help to correctly position the shadows and highlights.
Shadows	You can experiment with different shades, creating smooth transitions and shadows. You can use an eraser to create light effects from the stars, such as rays or reflections on the planets. You can add a few dark lines as shadows.

Drawing space does not have specific requirements and gives an opportunity for creative self-expression. Following the above steps and recommendations, you can create a unique and expressive drawing that immerses the viewer in a fascinating world.

When depicting alien landscapes or distant galaxies, you can give free rein to your imagination, while adhering to the laws of perspective and composition.

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